Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators who’ve given everything to their students—and now need to give something back to themselves.
Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because she’s been on both sides of the hiring table.
Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore what’s next—whether that’s a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace.
💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education
💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts
🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding
You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back.
👉 Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com
Episodes
Stop Underselling Yourself: Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Results
From Hello Kitty to Ikigai: When Your Desk Isn't Safe, Where Do You Go?
Gaslit by Admin: When You Get Blamed for What’s Not Your Fault
Ghostbusters & Teacher Burnout: Rejection, Resilience, and Reinvention
How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Teaching: The Burnout Cost You Can’t Ignore
Reclaim Your Time, Rewrite Your Future: Resume Fixes That Get You Hired
Resume Detox for Burned-Out Teachers: Career Transition Tips That Actually Work
2025 Job Skills Shift: What Teachers Need to Compete in the New Market
From Teacher Burnout to Breakthrough: A Knight and Day Guide to Breaking Free
Should I Stay or Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Leave Teaching—Without Guilt
Teacher Burnout, Reinvention, and Resilience: How to Survive Emotional Dodgeball
After the Classroom: The Adventure You Didn’t Know You Were Ready For
Teachers in Transition Ep. 263: Never Give Up, Never Surrender: Galaxy Quest and Battling Impostor Syndrome
You Are Worthy: Career Change Lessons from A Knight’s Tale
Feeling Stuck in Your Job Search? Groundhog Day Explains Why
Leaving Teaching: What School of Life Teaches About Time and Taking the Leap
AI Ethics, and Reinventing Your Career: Lessons from I, Robot
Job Search Resilience: What the Goonies Can Teach Burned-Out Teachers
Career Courage After Teaching: Why You’re Not Weak for Wanting Out
Burned-Out and Stuck? How Tired Teachers Can Make a Comeback
Second Acts After Teaching: What Secondhand Lions Gets Right About Reinvention
An Interview with Dr Shaun Woodly of Teach, Hustle, Inspire
Job Search Lessons from 80s Movies: The Secret to Career Success
Teachers in Transition – Episode 252: Queen Bees, Battling Burnout, and the 5 Ps: How to Know When It’s Time to Go
Teachers in Transition – Episode 251: Finding Value in your Uniqueness, Time Management Archetypes, and Understanding your Value